How to pronounce idiotype
Say it like ID-ee-oh-type. Idiotype has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ID).
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- ID
- ee
- oh
- type
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Idiotype pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- IDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- typeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of idiotype
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ID-ee-oh-type.
What does idiotype mean?
- A characteristic shared by a group of immunoglobulin or T-cell receptor molecules, based on the antigen-binding specificity of their variable region; and thus, the resultant immunologic phenotype, which can often be specific to a person or to only a small percentage of people.
Where does idiotype come from?
From idio- + type.
Questions about saying idiotype
How do you pronounce idiotype?
Say ID-ee-oh-type. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪdioʊtaɪp/. In British English it is /ˈɪdiəʊtaɪp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in idiotype?
Idiotype has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ID). Broken into parts: ID · ee · oh · type.
Is idiotype pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈɪdiəʊtaɪp/ (ID-ee-oh-type).